THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This Tuesday is Election Day. After
months of spirited debate and vigorous campaigning, the time has come
for Americans to make important decisions about our Nation's future. I
encourage all Americans to go to the polls and vote.

Election season brings out the spirit of competition between our
political parties, and that competition is an essential part of a
healthy democracy. But as the campaigns come to a close, Republicans,
Democrats, and independents can find common ground on at least one
point: Our system of representative democracy is one of America's
greatest strengths.

The United States was founded on the belief that all men are created
equal. Every Election Day, millions of Americans of all races,
religions, and backgrounds step into voting booths throughout the
Nation. Whether they are rich or poor, old or young, each of them has
an equal share in choosing the path that our country will take. And
every ballot they cast is a reminder that our founding principles are
alive and well.

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Voting is one of the great privileges of American citizenship, and it
has always required brave defenders. As you head to the polls next
week, remember the sacrifices that have been made by generations of
Americans in uniform to preserve our way of life. From Bunker Hill to
Baghdad, the men and women of American Armed Forces have been devoted
guardians of our democracy. All of us owe them and their families a
special debt of gratitude on Election Day.

Americans should also remember the important example that our elections
set throughout the world. Young democracies from Georgia and Ukraine to
Afghanistan and Iraq can look to the United States for proof that
self-government can endure. And nations that still live under tyranny
and oppression can find hope and inspiration in our commitment to
liberty.

For more than two centuries, Americans have demonstrated the ability of
free people to choose their own leaders. Our Nation has flourished
because of its commitment to trusting the wisdom of our citizenry. In
this year's election, we will see this tradition continue. And we will
be reminded once again that we are blessed to live in a free nation
guided by the will of the people.